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Nintendo GameCube

GameCube · 2001

Overview

Nintendo’s GameCube, launched in Japan on September 14, 2001 with miniDVD-based Game Discs, a handle-equipped purple/black chassis, and ATI Flipper graphics.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer
Nintendo
Platform
GameCube
Revision
Original
Storage
1.5 GB miniDVD Game Disc; Memory Card saves
Released
2001-09-14
Discontinued
2007-02-22
CPU
IBM PowerPC Gekko @ 485 MHz
GPU
ATI Flipper @ 162 MHz
Memory
24 MB 1T-SRAM + 16 MB DRAM + 3 MB eDRAM

Collector note

Uses proprietary miniDVD Game Discs (~1.5 GB) and Memory Card saves—not standard DVDs. Handle on the chassis; launch colors included indigo. Optional Game Boy Player accessory attaches underneath.

Facts

  • Japan launch: September 14, 2001; North America: November 18, 2001; Europe: May 3, 2002.
  • CPU: IBM PowerPC Gekko @ 485 MHz; GPU: ATI Flipper @ 162 MHz.
  • Memory: 24 MB 1T-SRAM + 16 MB DRAM + 3 MB eDRAM.
  • Media: Nintendo Game Disc (miniDVD); Memory Card saves.
  • Succeeded the Nintendo 64; followed by the Wii.

Related consoles

  • Nintendo 64 · Nintendo 64Predecessor (N64)
  • Wii · WiiSuccessor (Wii; GC-compatible RVL-001)

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